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Harper
If you come from a musical family and want to share it with baby, then Harper is a sweet choice. This gender-neutral British name means "harpist" or "minstrel." In Medieval England, minstrels were traveling entertainers and musicians who would recite poetry to music. They could even sometimes be jugglers and acrobats. A harpist, meanwhile, was one of the most influential figures in a medieval hall and would regularly use the name Harper as their surname. Even if baby turns out not to have a musical bone in their body, this name is sure to hit the right note
British
Unisex
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Traits
- Creative
- Artistic
- Musical
- Adventurous
Compatibility
Harper pairs well with both traditional and modern sibling names. It also works nicely as a middle name to balance out longer first names. This name fits in well with a variety of cultural backgrounds and styles, making it a versatile choice for any family.
Creative
Artistic
Musical
Adventurous
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Harper Lee
Writer
Born: April 28, 1926 · Monroeville, Alabama, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Harper Original form
- Харпер Cyrillic
- 哈珀 Chinese (Mandarin)
- هاربر Arabic
- हार्पर Devanagari
- ჰარპერ Georgian
- 하퍼 Korean
- ハーパー Japanese
- Հարպեր Armenian
Frequently Asked Questions about Harper
- What does Harper mean?
- Harpist, minstrel
- What is the origin of Harper?
- Harper has British origins.
- Is Harper popular?
- Harper has been viewed 130 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Harper?
- Similar names include Gadiel, Xia, Leontyne, Luna, Salma.
- How do you pronounce Harper?
- Harper is pronounced HAHR-per.
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